The Color of Money (1986) (25th Anniversary Edition)

[GuruAskew]

Originally Posted by surfinhank

I went thru this last time when the blu-ray was first released. I don't know what happened... maybe they quietly re-issued it with an anamorphic transfer but my copy is definitely region 1 anamorphic.

It's more likely that your TV is set to detect letterbox content and zoom in automatically. My last television could do this.

[surfinhank]

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

It's more likely that your TV is set to detect letterbox content and zoom in automatically. My last television could do this.

No, it's not. I don't want to highjack the thread with this back and forth. If you want to keep debating about it send me a PM.

[Trekkie313]

Saw the film for the first time last night on TCM HD, and you wouldn't believe that the picture looked better than whats on this site.

[rocknblues81]

Bummer about this. I was hoping to be able to upgrade my DVD.

[Gogga1823]

I'm a bit curious, as reviews of this Blu say it's essentially a horrid transfer. Would the digital download from Amazon be the same? I simply ask because I watched Vision Quest, one of my fave 80's movies tonight on HD, and it was a very clean looking transfer, as the DVD transfer is abominable. Any chance Color might be better digitally?

[Jlouisbarrett]

Originally Posted by Gogga1823

I'm a bit curious, as reviews of this Blu say it's essentially a horrid transfer. Would the digital download from Amazon be the same? I simply ask because I watched Vision Quest, one of my fave 80's movies tonight on HD, and it was a very clean looking transfer, as the DVD transfer is abominable. Any chance Color might be better digitally?

This is a super old post but I’m actually curious to know the answer. There definitely is precedent for new or different scans appearing on streaming sites, so I’m wondering if anyone knows if the digital copies are the same across the board or if some service has a different scan or encode?

[Stanis]

Saw New cover art, but it said "first time on Blu ray 25th anniversary" so I assume it's the same transfer, boo.

[javi92]

This movie really needs (deserves?) a 2K or 4K remaster. Not buying until this happens.

[imsounoriginal]

Don't blame you, it's an awful transfer. I would've held out as well, but the Steelbook was so cheap recently that I ended up caving

[MassiveMovieBuff]

False advertising to the max! It's a shame the blu ray was treated this way.

[Ray Jackson]

I watched this on cable the other night for the first time in years.

Great movie.

...arguably Paul Newman's best performance.

[rocknblues81]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I watched this on cable the other night for the first time in years.

Great movie.

...arguably Paul Newman's best performance.

I think he gave great performances in The Hustler and Hud, but outside of that I think his best performances are from The Verdict (1982) and on. That's not to say that I don't enjoy him in other older films, but I think he did his best acting work as he grew older. In fact, he believed the very same thing I do believe.

[FragnitoM]

I borrowed this from my library and wow this does look pretty bad for a bluray... people weren’t kidding. such a shame. Especially as it says on the back that is “astoundingly digitally remastered”. I wish Marty was a little more proactive in getting his own films restored/preserved as much as everyone else’s

[Arawn]

I guess they meant astoundingly bad.

[Cragworth]

I just saw this again today, and i still can't figure out how eddie used vincent?? is it because eddie used vincent to get his game back and beat him in atlantic city?? i don't think that's it, cause i'm pretty sure vincent dumped on purpose, so how was vincent used by eddie?

[bend_2017]

My take is, Eddie was using Vincent’s talent for 60% of every win (or lose). Eddie is a hustler and he knew Vincent was very good playing. He taught him to win by losing and the night after Eddie was hustled himself he decided to split on his own. He finally got his confidence back after his eyes were fixed. Then he was back into it, played Vincent in the tournament and Vincent played Eddie at his own game. Now Eddie loses confidence again. We never know who the real hustler is.

[LMFAObros]

Watching this now and it's dreadful, looks worse than Family Plot from the Hitch set.

[tehthomas]

Currently streaming on Amazon Prime. This is a boring movie imho, couldn't get into it at all despite having Newman and Cruise to watch.

[happydood]

The world is a rainbow alright.

[bend_2017]

I am watching this on Prime now. I know many people do not like this movie, but I love it. I grew up playing pool though and that has a lot to do with it. I wish the transfer was better for the blu-ray. I will just stick with the DVD. I doubt this will get a better treatment since it is rated so low.